Relay Settings and System Protection Senior Engineer

Overview

Design, coordinate, and manage protective relay systems for power grids.

Key Responsibilities

• technical guidance
• relay design
• short‑circuit analysis
• coordination studies
• compliance testing
• solution implementation

Tasks

-Technical Leadership & Guidance: Provide technical guidance to other engineers. Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to clients, respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner -Collaboration & Solution Implementation: Collaborate with the appropriate groups and individuals to develop and implement technical solutions -Analysis, Testing & Compliance: Perform short-circuit analysis, time-current coordination, step-distance coordination, develop relay settings, prepare test plans, provide commissioning assistance, perform protection system event analysis and troubleshooting, and develop NERC PRC compliance materials. Ensure all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with industry standards, the company’s established policies and objectives, and with client standards -Protective Relay Design & Coordination : Design, specify, calculate settings, and coordinate protective relays and relay control schemes. Develop and maintain logic schemes in protective relays and power system specific logic controllers. Develop protection schemes including transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources

Requirements

• nerc prc
• power protection
• relay coordination
• system modeling
• pe registration
• bachelor ee

What You Bring

-Familiar with the application of NERC PRC standards for compliance -Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal team members and clients -Experience in power system protection and controls engineering and relay settings -This position is also open to other ENERCON locations in the Mountain, Central and Eastern time zones -Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings, ENERCON and client specific background checks, and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to com pany and client policies. -Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship. -Experience applying protection system engineering practices and principles in the following areas: transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, and communication assisted protection schemes -Must have strong analytical and computer skills -Remote will be considered for candidates that are senior and above -Professional Engineering registration or plan to become registered within one year -Proven experience in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or EasyPower), and Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access). Experience with Mathcad is a plus -Proven multitasking skills -Excellent document management and organizational skills -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university -Experience with SCADA, communication systems, and network engineering is a plus -A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience -Strong knowledge of relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Experience with 500 kV and 765 kV systems is a plus -Experience leading project teams is a plus -Highly motivated "self ‐ starter" with a strong commitment to maintaining strong client relationships

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Benefits

-Enjoy full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period -Tuition reimbursement -At Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), we’re driven by our people—and we’re proud to offer rewarding careers in a culture of excellence. We provide a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your long-term growth. -Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives -If a salary range is listed, it reflects the typical range for this full-time position based on the role, level, and location. Individual compensation within the range will be determined by factors such as work location, relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training. -Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules -401(k) with employer matching

About Enercon Services, Inc.

-Provides a diverse range of engineering, environmental, and management solutions. -Operates across multiple sectors, including energy, infrastructure, industrial, and utilities, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions. -Delivers key projects in nuclear energy, environmental compliance, and large-scale infrastructure development. -Known for its innovative solutions and technical expertise in complex, high-stakes projects. -Specializes in cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and project management.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings required. -must pass enercon and client-specific background checks and annual motor vehicle record check.